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Community development institute (CDI) mid-atlantic

About CDI MID-ATLANTIC

​​​The mission of CDI is to empower people with the knowledge and skills necessary to proactively​ improve the physical and human resources of their communities, thereby increasing the quality of life for all citizens.

​The CDI program consists of three, four-day training sessions which can be completed in subsequent years at the same site location or by fast-tracking to multiple sites within the CDI network in a single year or more.

Please visit the CDI website to learn more about the CDI network and the Community Development Council.

2026 training dates

March 23-26, 2026

Community Education Building

1200 N. French Street

Wilmington, DE 19801

Professional Community Economic Developer (PCED) Certification

Exam date: May 22, 2026

Location and time: TBD

Please visit the CDI website to learn more about the PCED certification exam and eligibility requirements.​

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns, contact the CCRS office, and/or schedule a meeting to speak with Roger Hesketh, Director of Community Revitalization.

Roger Hesketh

Director, Community Revitilization